Athletes and non-athletes alike have individual goals to look better, feel better, and get stronger. Somewhere within those goals is usually the desire to build muscle or get toned. Regardless of the phrasing you choose, the goal is the same: training for hypertrophy. In this episode, NSCA certified trainer Aaron Patterson digs into the research and other trusted sources to explain what hypertrophy is and how to train to get the best results. Additional Resources NSCA Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning https://ecs.page.link/X8euc Strong and Sculpted https://ecs.page.link/JKods The M.A.X. Muscle Plan 2.0 https://ecs.page.link/VnQFL Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy, Second Edition https://ecs.page.link/gUzFw Jim Stoppani's Encyclopedia of Muscle and Strength, Third Edition https://ecs.page.link/JUohF Bodybuilding Anatomy https://ecs.page.link/EMfjt Ultimate Abs https://ecs.page.link/dc65b Human Kinetics Journals https://ecs.page.link/swHVD   Aaron Patterson, M.S., NSCA-CPT, CWPC, CSAC, CTPS  Aaron provides informative and educational content for Human Kinetics in the areas of health, fitness, strength and conditioning, and sport performance including exercise technique videos, author interviews, and podcast episodes. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has over 11 years of experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach. He holds specialty certifications as a Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach (CWPC), Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC), and Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS). Training primarily middle school and high school athletes, Aaron recognized the growing need for athletes to also work on their mental performance. It was then that he pursued his master's degree in Kinesiology with a focus in Exercise and Sport Psychology to become a Certified Mental Performance Consultant. As a track and field coach specializing in jumps and sprints, Aaron is also a Certified American Sport Education Program Coach, and is a member of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Aaron completed his Master of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise and Sport Psychology, from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.